When approaching a yellow traffic light, you should:

Question: When approaching a yellow traffic light, you should:

Answer options:

• Speed up to beat it ✅ Stop if you can do so safely
• Always stop immediately
• Honk and continue

Correct answer: Stop if you can do so safely

Explanation: Under the Quebec Highway Safety Code, a yellow light indicates the red signal is about to appear. Drivers must stop before the intersection unless they are already too close to stop safely, which makes stopping if safe the correct action. Speeding up to beat the light or honking and proceeding are hazardous violations. Always stopping immediately is incorrect because abrupt braking can cause rear-end collisions. On the SAAQ knowledge test, questions about traffic lights emphasize defensive driving and intersection safety, reminding candidates that a yellow light is a warning to prepare to stop, not an invitation to accelerate.